Abstract
Stress sensors that can recognize the location where a force is applied and propagate strain information are desirable for future integrated intelligent devices. However, developing sensors free from electromagnetic interference and complicated detector setups is challenging. Here, a self-driven optical fiber is developed and implemented as a remote stress sensor. Terbium-doped fluoride nanocrystals (Ba 2 LaF 7 : Tb 3+ ) are precipitated in situ from a transparent glass and have notable mechanoluminescence (ML) because of designed defect traps. We propose that the encapsulated nature of the nanocrystals (NCs) within the amorphous matrix facilitates efficient energy transfer from traps to emission centers, which is critical for achieving the ML behavior. The optical waveguide effect of the as-developed transparent ML sensor facilitates capture and transmission of the signals. The explored self-driven glass ceramic fiber opens a door for detecting and recording mechanical information within integrated devices. • Bright green mechanoluminescence is observed from terbium-doped fluoride nanocrystals in a transparent medium • An optical fiber is developed and implemented as a remote stress sensor • The explored transparent mechanoluminescent stress sensor is self-driven, free from external power Tang et al. demonstrate bright green mechanoluminescence from a transparent glass ceramic. The transparent medium developed in this work not only accurately records stress signals but also provides a promising strategy for transmission of the recorded signals.
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